Rangers Roundup: Lias Andersson and Nils Lundkvist continue to impress in Sweden

Anthony Scultore Updated: Sep 26, 2020

The Rangers prospects over in Sweden are really putting their best skate forward. Lias Andersson who continues to score could become a valuable trade chip or at least a level of protection in the upcoming expansion draft. Bluechip defenseman, Nils Lundkvist also continues to impress. Let’s check in.

Lias Andersson gets on the scoresheet again

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Since returning to Sweden, Lias Andersson has found his game again. Playing on the top two lines for HV71 he is becoming the star the Rangers drafted in 2017. After three games, Lias has a goal and an assist.

#NYR prospect Lias Andersson recorded an assist and three shots on goal, and led all skaters with 12 faceoff wins in HV71's game today. He has registered two points (one goal, one assist) and 10 shots on goal in three SHL games in 2020-21.
— NY Rangers PR (@NYR_PR) September 26, 2020

Nils Lundkvist continues to shine

The Rangers made the wise decision with Nils Lundkvist to let him return to Lulea this season. Although he didn’t score today, Nils launched four shots, and was a +2 in 18:27 of ice time. He has one assist on the year but is already considered one of the best defenseman in the SHL.

#NYR prospect Nils Lundkvist tied for the game-high with four shots on goal, led all skaters with seven shot attempts, and posted a plus-two rating in 18:27 of ice time to help Lulea win its game today. He has recorded one assist and 10 shots on goal in two SHL games in 2020-21.
— NY Rangers PR (@NYR_PR) September 26, 2020

Olof Lindbom impressive

Rangers prospect goalie put on quite the performance today. He stopped 44 pucks in Mora’s preseason win. He is also sporting a great .954 SV% in two games.

#NYR prospect Olof Lindbom made 44 saves and earned a win today in a pre-season game with Mora. He stopped 83 of 87 shots (.954 SV%) in back-to-back games yesterday and today, and he earned a win in each contest.
— NY Rangers PR (@NYR_PR) September 26, 2020

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